Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
- The opportunity to work in a fast paced start-up, where requirements can change overnight and getting things done is as simple as making a case and leading the charge
- Work closely with development and QA teams on new and ongoing projects related to high availability, scalability, security and performance
- Review and enhance metrics to proactively forecast problems
- Design and write automations to deploy, manage and monitor a rapidly growing number of servers and services
- Work as part of an amazing team of like-minded individuals with a can-do attitude to change the world
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Strong understanding of cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services or OpenStack
- GNU/Linux system administration ninja skills
- Strong tendency to automate and monitor everything
- Proficiency with configuration management technologies and containers (Ansible, Docker, etc.)
- Experience managing highly available databases (Couchbase, InfluxDB, Neo4J)
- Knowledge of best practices related to security, high availability, performance and disaster recovery
- Knowledge of a modern programming language (Java, Go, Python, etc.)
- You are able to estimate, prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Ability and willingness to be on call during some weekends and evenings
- You have excellent command of the English language
BONUS POINTS FOR
- Being borderline paranoid about security
- Someone that would relish unconventional working hours and therefore search for a position which is not a rigid 9 to 5 job
- Familiarity with cryptography and security practices
- An inherent need for coffee and biscuits